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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Universities want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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